{"id":3045,"date":"2020-09-23T12:56:50","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T12:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/?p=3045"},"modified":"2020-10-13T20:51:50","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T20:51:50","slug":"the-cathedral-of-junk-in-austin-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-cathedral-of-junk-in-austin-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cathedral of Junk: A Strange Tourist Attraction in Austin, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0034b3be39\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #bc2041;color:#bc2041\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #bc2041;color:#bc2041\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0034b3be39\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-cathedral-of-junk-in-austin-texas\/#%E2%80%9CThe_Cathedral_of_Junk%E2%80%9D\" >\u201cThe Cathedral of Junk\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-cathedral-of-junk-in-austin-texas\/#Bring_a_Camera\" >Bring a Camera!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-cathedral-of-junk-in-austin-texas\/#Be_Sure_to_Book\" >Be Sure to Book:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-cathedral-of-junk-in-austin-texas\/#Getting_There\" >Getting There:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-cathedral-of-junk-in-austin-texas\/#View_the_6_Things_to_See_at_The_Contemporary\" >View the 6 Things to See at The Contemporary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-cathedral-of-junk-in-austin-texas\/#The_Cathedral_of_Junk_is_Also_Available_for_Rent\" >The Cathedral of Junk is Also Available for Rent!:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"p2\">Hidden within a largely renovated South Austin neighborhood lies an extraordinary and unlikely tourist attraction:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_Cathedral_of_Junk%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/thebeckhamproject.com\/2020\/05\/cathedral-of-junk-austin-texas.html\/\">\u201cThe Cathedral of Junk\u201d<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">Back in 1989, artist Vince Hannemann dedicated his life to creating the ultimate backyard art installation: A 30-foot high structure, entirely built from discarded everyday items ranging from old TV sets to bicycle frames and surfboards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The Cathedral of Junk is a bizarre (<a href=\"https:\/\/freefuninaustin.com\/visiting-the-cathedral-of-junk\/\">and still unfinished<\/a>) modern tourist attraction in Austin that makes for a truly unique and wonderful visitor experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The towing pile of metal, plastic, and rubber isn\u2019t just thrown together either, and kids in particular soon become enthralled by the seemingly endless maze of ephemera crammed into this weird and wonderful home art installation.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bring_a_Camera\"><\/span>Bring a Camera!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Cathedral of Junk really is a sight to behold: The entire attraction in Austin is a twisted mass of corridors, domed ceilings, nooks, and crannies. Steampunk inspired cogs and gears sit next to psychedelic colored glass and stacks of old toilets, whilst hi-fi parts and bits of rusted motorcycles balance on top of oil drums and old furniture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B32b3DTA0Zd\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B32b3DTA0Zd\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marlarosie\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Marla Rose<\/a> (@marlarosie) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2019-10-20T18:45:21+00:00\">Oct 20, 2019 at 11:45am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Sure_to_Book\"><\/span>Be Sure to Book:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Cathedral of Junk from Vince Hannemann is actually located in his own back yard. That means you\u2019ll need to phone ahead before visiting this attraction in Austin, Texas. You can call (512) 299-7413 to make an appointment, and make sure you bring a small amount of cash to leave as a donation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Vince is typically extremely welcoming of visitors, and he has plenty of time for children. 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I didn\u2019t exactly realize how much I relied on this platform, and I\u2019m not exactly proud of it either.\u2063 Now I don\u2019t think IG is the enemy here, so don\u2019t misunderstand me. \u2063 It\u2019s full of comparison traps and faux life fantasies, but it doesn\u2019t have to betray us. It only attacks if you let it.\u2063 \u2063 Of course there were strange feelings of feeling worthless without my feed. Like people were actually missing seeing each taco I\u2019ve eaten this week. \u2063 But it became much more than that when I thought about my business and the brand I\u2019ve created through my Instagram.\u2063 And then I realized, my brand is SO much more than Instagram. It\u2019s beyond this world of little squares we scroll through all day long.\u2063 Without Instagram, I am no less. Without Instagram, neither are you.\u2063 \u2063 Molly Grunewald Photography is so much more than what you may see pop up on your feed. \u2063 Instagram, thankfully, was given back to me. So I\u2019ll choose to use it to my advantage while I can. \u2063 But when it comes to an end, you know sure as hell I won\u2019t. \ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udffd<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mollgrune\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Molly Grunewald Photography<\/a> (@mollgrune) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2019-12-22T02:03:09+00:00\">Dec 21, 2019 at 6:03pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_There\"><\/span>Getting There:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">Vince Hannemann\u2019s home is at 4422 Lareina Drive, Austin, TX 78745. The neighborhood sits between South Congress Avenue and South 1st Street. There\u2019s usually plenty of free parking nearby, as well as a few great options nearby for a bite to eat.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3006 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/TheContemporary.jpg\" alt=\"The Contempoarary\" width=\"1841\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/TheContemporary.jpg 1841w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/TheContemporary-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/TheContemporary-1024x445.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/TheContemporary-768x334.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/TheContemporary-1536x667.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/TheContemporary-370x161.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/TheContemporary-842x366.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/TheContemporary-406x176.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1841px) 100vw, 1841px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_the_6_Things_to_See_at_The_Contemporary\"><\/span>View the 6 Things to See at The Contemporary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Haven&#8217;t checked out The Contemporary yet? Here&#8217;s what you can check out if you just read this article!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-danger\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/whats-new-at-the-contemporary-in-austin\/\">What to see at The Contemporary in Austin<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bpu9qTiF6qx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bpu9qTiF6qx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bpu9qTiF6qx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">The things you find in Austin, Texas! \ud83d\udccdThe Cathedral of Junk . . . . . . #austin #texas #atx #cathedralofjunk #localartist #exploreshareinspire #travel #travelgram #travelblogger #adventure #beautifuldestinations #travelbuddy #travelcouple #wonderfulglobe #shetravels #travelandlesiure #happy #aroundtheworld #worldtraveler #travelpic #travelawesome #travelwriter #passportready #girlswhotravel #ilovetravel #travelphotography #igtravel #letsgoeverywhere<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lifeofthepilotswife\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Em \u22d2 Pilots Wife \u22d2 PNW Travel<\/a> (@lifeofthepilotswife) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2018-11-03T21:47:16+00:00\">Nov 3, 2018 at 2:47pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cathedral_of_Junk_is_Also_Available_for_Rent\"><\/span>The Cathedral of Junk is Also Available for Rent!:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">You might be wondering why on earth anyone would want to rent the Cathedral of Junk in Austin for the day. Well, you simply need to see the place to understand!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The Cathedral of Junk is a fantastically photogenic attraction, and really lends itself to concerts, parties, and even weddings! It certainly makes for a great photographic backdrop that\u2019s for sure!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Hannemann\u2019s towering art installation really needs to be seen to be believed, and kids, in particular, will be enthralled by the experience. Remember to phone ahead before visiting, and don\u2019t forget to leave a tip. 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